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TGElectric
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Colliers, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Your go-to electrician for dependable repairs, lighting, and home electrical upgrades.Graduated from Parkway West, familiar with code and safety standards. OHSA 10 Certified.

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Mr. Electric of Wheeling - Saint Clairsville
5.0(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Colliers, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"we called Mr electric when we were experiencing an electrical issue with our pool system. The issues was causing a noise disturbustance throughout the house. Mr. electric came and quickly found the issue with the pool pump. They fixed the issue and the noise has not returned. I highly recommend Mr. Electric."
Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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Fishers of Men Generator Repair
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Colliers, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am more than pleased with the service I received from this company. Nathan is by far a caring human being. When the big companies couldnâ t help me out, he was there to service My Generac and he has been there ever since whenever I need him. Iâ ve been using this company for at least the last four years. And will continue to gladly call him when needed."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Infinity Electrical Services LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Colliers, WV and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Over 20 years of electrical experience. Proficient in troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, installation and lighting consultations at reasonable rates. Registered in PA and fully insured.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

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